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Northern Ireland News for January 2010 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2010
Craigavon Falls To UU 'Girl Power'
There has been a resounding win at the ballot box in Co Armagh for a young Ulster Unionist woman. The poll victor, Jo-Anne Dobson secured 64% of the vote in the Lurgan ward, winning 2,494 votes. Tra...
Craigavon Falls To UU 'Girl Power'
There has been a resounding win at the ballot box in Co Armagh for a young Ulster Unionist woman. The poll victor, Jo-Anne Dobson secured 64% of the vote in the Lurgan ward, winning 2,494 votes. Tra...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2010
NI Car Registrations Rising
The number of new and used cars registered in Northern Ireland for the first time during the past few months has increased. Aided by the extended Government 'scrappage' scheme - which encourages owne...
NI Car Registrations Rising
The number of new and used cars registered in Northern Ireland for the first time during the past few months has increased. Aided by the extended Government 'scrappage' scheme - which encourages owne...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2010
Accounting NI's Economic Performance
It has emerged today that new research carried out among accountants indicates that the recession has a long time still to run. The construction and manufacturing sectors continue to bear the brunt o...
Accounting NI's Economic Performance
It has emerged today that new research carried out among accountants indicates that the recession has a long time still to run. The construction and manufacturing sectors continue to bear the brunt o...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2010
Man Attacked In Pub Toilet
A man has received hospital treatment after being attacked in a Manchester pub toilet. The victim, a 39-year-old man, was on a night out with friends at Harpers Bar, Stalybridge on Saturday night. A...
Man Attacked In Pub Toilet
A man has received hospital treatment after being attacked in a Manchester pub toilet. The victim, a 39-year-old man, was on a night out with friends at Harpers Bar, Stalybridge on Saturday night. A...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2010
UTV On Shortlist For Regional News
Belfast-based Ulster Television (UTV) has been shortlisted to provide the Government's Independently Funded News Consortium (IFNC) pilot projects in both the Tyne Tees/Border region and with our partn...
UTV On Shortlist For Regional News
Belfast-based Ulster Television (UTV) has been shortlisted to provide the Government's Independently Funded News Consortium (IFNC) pilot projects in both the Tyne Tees/Border region and with our partn...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2010
Millions Invested In 'Silver Surfers'
Nearly 20,000 people living in sheltered housing will be switched on to the internet under £2.9m plans being developed by the Government. Communities Minister Lord McKenzie and Minister for the Agein...
Millions Invested In 'Silver Surfers'
Nearly 20,000 people living in sheltered housing will be switched on to the internet under £2.9m plans being developed by the Government. Communities Minister Lord McKenzie and Minister for the Agein...
UK National News, Jan 14, 2010
More UK News In Brief
Man Held Over Aggravated Burglary A man has been charged after a couple were attacked in their Wythenshawe home. Robert Gregory, 26, of Newhall Drive, Northern Moor has been charged with aggravated ...
More UK News In Brief
Man Held Over Aggravated Burglary A man has been charged after a couple were attacked in their Wythenshawe home. Robert Gregory, 26, of Newhall Drive, Northern Moor has been charged with aggravated ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2010
'Watching Out' For Neighbourhood Safety
The benefits of communities working in partnership to address crime were both celebrated and discussed at Belfast City Hall this week. Neighbourhood watch groups from across the city came together to...
'Watching Out' For Neighbourhood Safety
The benefits of communities working in partnership to address crime were both celebrated and discussed at Belfast City Hall this week. Neighbourhood watch groups from across the city came together to...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Snares 'Suffering' Highlighted An Ulster Unionist member of the Stormont Assembly Environment Committee, Danny Kinahan, (pictured) has called for a change in the law on the use of snares. Speaking d...
Other NI News In Brief
Snares 'Suffering' Highlighted An Ulster Unionist member of the Stormont Assembly Environment Committee, Danny Kinahan, (pictured) has called for a change in the law on the use of snares. Speaking d...
Business News, Jan 13, 2010
Dramatic Drop In December Car Sales
There has been a decrease of close to a third in new private cars licensed last month across the Irish State. Only 474 new private cars were licensed in December 2009, compared with 667 in December 2...
Dramatic Drop In December Car Sales
There has been a decrease of close to a third in new private cars licensed last month across the Irish State. Only 474 new private cars were licensed in December 2009, compared with 667 in December 2...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2010
PM Should Face Pre-Election Iraq Inquiry
Liberal Democrats have called on PM Gordon Brown to publicly submit evidence to the Iraq Inquiry prior to the General Election. Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg said the electorate was "entitled" to know t...
PM Should Face Pre-Election Iraq Inquiry
Liberal Democrats have called on PM Gordon Brown to publicly submit evidence to the Iraq Inquiry prior to the General Election. Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg said the electorate was "entitled" to know t...
Business News, Jan 13, 2010
Praise Follows Almac Founder's Death
The death of a leading entrepreneur and high profile figure in enterprise and job creation in Northern Ireland has been marked by a series of top level tributes. The late Almac Chairman and founder, ...
Praise Follows Almac Founder's Death
The death of a leading entrepreneur and high profile figure in enterprise and job creation in Northern Ireland has been marked by a series of top level tributes. The late Almac Chairman and founder, ...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2010
More Snow Causes Problems
Fresh snow fall has hindered efforts to return to normality following last week's record cold snap across the UK. More wintry showers have been forecast for parts of north-west England, the West Mid...
More Snow Causes Problems
Fresh snow fall has hindered efforts to return to normality following last week's record cold snap across the UK. More wintry showers have been forecast for parts of north-west England, the West Mid...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2010
Robinson Prompts Council Inquiry
Members of Castlereagh Council will outline the terms of an inquiry into allegations over financial dealings by Iris Robinson later. Mrs Robinson, a borough Alderman, (pictured here with her husband...
Robinson Prompts Council Inquiry
Members of Castlereagh Council will outline the terms of an inquiry into allegations over financial dealings by Iris Robinson later. Mrs Robinson, a borough Alderman, (pictured here with her husband...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2010
Arrest Follows Shannon Emergency Landing
There are as yet few details about an emergency landing by a trans-Atlantic passenger plane at Shannon Airport this morning. Gardaí at Shannon airport are investigating the incident which they said o...
Arrest Follows Shannon Emergency Landing
There are as yet few details about an emergency landing by a trans-Atlantic passenger plane at Shannon Airport this morning. Gardaí at Shannon airport are investigating the incident which they said o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2010
Local Screen Stars Battle For IFTAs
Well-known local faces from the world of TV and cinema are looking ahead to a prestigious awards presentation next month. Among the big names nominated for a gong at the Irish Film and Television Awa...
Local Screen Stars Battle For IFTAs
Well-known local faces from the world of TV and cinema are looking ahead to a prestigious awards presentation next month. Among the big names nominated for a gong at the Irish Film and Television Awa...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2010
Jail For 1989 Rapist
A rapist who attacked his victims in the stairwells of two south London blocks of flats in 1989 has been jailed for 11 years. Andrew Thompson, 43, of Othello Court, Old Hospital Close, London, plead...
Jail For 1989 Rapist
A rapist who attacked his victims in the stairwells of two south London blocks of flats in 1989 has been jailed for 11 years. Andrew Thompson, 43, of Othello Court, Old Hospital Close, London, plead...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2010
Disposal Expert Killed In Afghanistan Named
A British solider killed in southern Afghanistan on Monday has been named by the Ministry of Defence. Captain Daniel Read, from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, d...
Disposal Expert Killed In Afghanistan Named
A British solider killed in southern Afghanistan on Monday has been named by the Ministry of Defence. Captain Daniel Read, from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, d...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2010
Chicken Waste Remains Burning Question
There has been a call for clarification over a contentious plan to build and operate an incinerator powered by chicken droppings. The construction project is already mired in claim and counter-claim ...
Chicken Waste Remains Burning Question
There has been a call for clarification over a contentious plan to build and operate an incinerator powered by chicken droppings. The construction project is already mired in claim and counter-claim ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2010
Praise Follows Almac Founder's Death
The death of a leading entrepreneur and high profile figure in enterprise and job creation in Northern Ireland has been marked by a series of top level tributes. The late Almac Chairman and founder, ...
Praise Follows Almac Founder's Death
The death of a leading entrepreneur and high profile figure in enterprise and job creation in Northern Ireland has been marked by a series of top level tributes. The late Almac Chairman and founder, ...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2010
Govt Backs Teen Sunbed Ban
Tanning salons are to be banned from allowing under 18s to use sunbeds, the Health Secretary said today. Andy Burnham said the Government is backing a Private Member's Bill seeking to introduce the ...
Govt Backs Teen Sunbed Ban
Tanning salons are to be banned from allowing under 18s to use sunbeds, the Health Secretary said today. Andy Burnham said the Government is backing a Private Member's Bill seeking to introduce the ...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2010
RAF Chinook Fleet Boosted
The Royal Air Force's fleet of Chinooks was boosted by the arrival of two new Mk3s today. These are the first of eight new aircraft to be delivered to RAF Odiham this year. The Chinooks have been mo...
RAF Chinook Fleet Boosted
The Royal Air Force's fleet of Chinooks was boosted by the arrival of two new Mk3s today. These are the first of eight new aircraft to be delivered to RAF Odiham this year. The Chinooks have been mo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2010
Dublin Skyline Poll Goes Online
As proposed tall buildings in Belfast get a nod of approval, a high-tech approach is being adopted this week to gauge the public's view on proposed Dublin 'skyscrapers'. As taller building projects (...
Dublin Skyline Poll Goes Online
As proposed tall buildings in Belfast get a nod of approval, a high-tech approach is being adopted this week to gauge the public's view on proposed Dublin 'skyscrapers'. As taller building projects (...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2010
Digital Bill Extended To Cover NI
An important piece of Westminster legislation covering video recordings and the digital world is to extend to Northern Ireland. The Stormont Arts Minister, the DUP's Nelson McCausland (pictured) has ...
Digital Bill Extended To Cover NI
An important piece of Westminster legislation covering video recordings and the digital world is to extend to Northern Ireland. The Stormont Arts Minister, the DUP's Nelson McCausland (pictured) has ...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2010
Man Charged With Salford Explosion
A man has been charged in connection with an explosion in Salford Quays that caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. Karl Jessop, 19, of Salford Quays, Salford, has been charged with causing an e...
Man Charged With Salford Explosion
A man has been charged in connection with an explosion in Salford Quays that caused thousands of pounds worth of damage. Karl Jessop, 19, of Salford Quays, Salford, has been charged with causing an e...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2010
Egg 'Best Online Savings Provider'
Egg has been named 2009's best online savings provider at the Consumer Money Awards. The awards, which are organised by The Daily Mirror and financial data experts Moneyfacts, were introduced to let ...
Egg 'Best Online Savings Provider'
Egg has been named 2009's best online savings provider at the Consumer Money Awards. The awards, which are organised by The Daily Mirror and financial data experts Moneyfacts, were introduced to let ...
UK National News, Jan 13, 2010
Revolution Underway As 3-D Storms Ahead
As 3-D TV is beginning to get serious attention, the movie world is racing ahead with Hollywood preparing to re-release some past blockbusters. Such has been the success of Avatar with its hugely suc...
Revolution Underway As 3-D Storms Ahead
As 3-D TV is beginning to get serious attention, the movie world is racing ahead with Hollywood preparing to re-release some past blockbusters. Such has been the success of Avatar with its hugely suc...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2010
Hospital Site For Redevelopment
Outline planning permission has been submitted for a scheme that will see a former Belfast hospital transformed into a residential development. Plans to build more than 300 new homes at the old Belvo...
Hospital Site For Redevelopment
Outline planning permission has been submitted for a scheme that will see a former Belfast hospital transformed into a residential development. Plans to build more than 300 new homes at the old Belvo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2010
Stamp Duty 'Has Little House Price Impact'
Despite the reversion of stamp duty in Northern Ireland, more prices fell than rose in the local housing market in December. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) survey said it also ex...
Stamp Duty 'Has Little House Price Impact'
Despite the reversion of stamp duty in Northern Ireland, more prices fell than rose in the local housing market in December. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) survey said it also ex...
Business News, Jan 13, 2010
Dublin Skyline Poll Goes Online
There's a high-tech approach being adopted from today to gauge the public's view on proposed Dublin 'skyscrapers'. As taller building projects were given professional backing in the North - with the ...
Dublin Skyline Poll Goes Online
There's a high-tech approach being adopted from today to gauge the public's view on proposed Dublin 'skyscrapers'. As taller building projects were given professional backing in the North - with the ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
